Winter weather is expected to move into the area this afternoon, mainly north of the Missouri River. The system will arrive in two different waves, the first being just after noon north of the Missouri River, and the second being after sunset. The main bulk of accumulating snow will remain north of the Missouri River with the highest totals expected from St. Joseph to Kirksville. Interstate 35 could have significant impacts after noon with visibility dropping below 1 mile at times with periods of heavy snowfall and possible snow covered roads. The KC metro may see some light snow around noon briefly with the main chances being after 6-7 p.m. as the tail end of the system pushes through. Here’s the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Snow, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 20. Wind chill values between -2 and 8. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph after midnight.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Friday: A chance of snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Monday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.